H.R. 1204 · 118th Congress
Protect Access to Justice for Veterans Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Jerrold Nadler
- Introduced
- 2023-02-27
- Latest action
- 2023-02-27 · Introduced in House
Summary
Protect Access to Justice for Veterans Act
This bill limits attorneys' fees for claims involving individuals who were exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina between August 1, 1953, and December 31, 1987.
Further, the bill requires an attorney representing an individual for such a claim to disburse the funds from any judgment or award to that individual before collecting any compensation for services rendered.
The bill establishes certain penalties for violations.